Harrison County Fair nears with grand display overspread
The Harrison County Fair runs August 19 to 24 in Corydon, promising six days of exhibits, stock, and a $5,000 premium purse. Local business leaders back the event, Purdue University support is noted, and entertainment includes a grand Hippodrome and a racing program with band performances by William Wiefer and Gene Smith.
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Harrison County
Corydon
Ariesoon County Agricultureal Sochees TY
Pindiana
Pagta Cassocea
Owaro
Darrisan
Purdue University
William H. Wie
Washington
Stefer
Faeem
Osner
Tair
Gene Smith
Wwe
County Fair Officials Announce Harrison County Event Dates
The piece outlines an upcoming fair set for August 13 to 24 1915 with strong turnout expected from Harrison County and southern Indiana. It lists officers directors and superintendents across departments and notes efforts by officials to ensure a successful show this year.
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Harrison County
Indiana
Chautauqua Praise For Corydon Fair Grounds Beauty
A speaker at this year’s Chau tagua praised the Corydon Fair Grounds as the most beautiful site seen across many states for a Chautauqua. The Harrison County park grounds were highlighted as an exemplary public gathering place in Indiana.
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Harrison County Par Grounds
Indiana
Corydon Fair Grounds
Refreshments and amusements at fair under federal food rules
The notice promises ample wholesome amusements and food and drink at the fair, with refreshments and stands regulated by Federal Food Administration rules. It reassures attendees there will be no lack of necessities while maintaining proper conduct of eating and drinking places.
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Federal Food Administration
Parr Catalogue and Sixty Advertisers of Harrison County Fair
The Muir Catalogue printed by Corydon Democrats is distributed by fair officers and others. It is praised as the neatest and most artistic premium list ever issued by the Harrison County Fair Association. The 92 page catalog alternates premium listings with sixty advertisers from Corydon Lenoxville and New Albany.
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Muir
Corydon Democratics Department
Fair Officers
Harrison County Fair Association
Corydon
Lenesville
New Albany
Corydon's Big Stores Advertise for Fair
A local fair catalog page highlights Corydon business ads. Corydon’s Big Department Store of Standardized Values touts brands and low prices, while Keller’s and Wirtham firms promote farming supplies, autos, and services. The Bar gain Store touts low prices, quality, and quick service with a five and ten cent shop. The Corydon Milling Company manufactures Gem Flour from locally milled wheat, and Rosenburger’s Restaurant and Rosenbak er’s offer meals and ice cream. Majestic Range demonstrations promise kitchen upgrades at the fair.
Prudential Life Insurance Ad at Corydon Indiana
A Prudential notice offers life insurance for the whole family through LL A Reasor as general agent in Corydon Indiana. Rates are 3 cents per week, with a focus on service to policyholders and prompt claim settlements. Established 1876 with over 16 percent of policies in force and 3.5 billion dollars paid for business. Both phones listed. All contracts participating.
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LL. A
OConnor Milling Company Landmark Flour Mill in Corydon Indiana
The OConnor Milling Company operates a landmark Corydon Indiana flour mill erected in 1834 7 4 percent. New machinery improves flour quality. the firm sells high grade flour Mother’s Favorite Gold Medal and also deals in feed stuffs. Proprietor OConnor invites wheat suppliers and offers high prices for wheat.
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O'Connor Milling Company
Corydon
Corydon Store Offers Wide Range for All Ages
One of Corydon's biggest stores showcases Po Trotter & Co. Tome of Better Quality. Men, women, and children find apparel from coats and dresses to shirts and underwear. Departments advertise ladies wear, mens suits, and children's garments.
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Corydons
Po Trotter & CO
Ifit
Blacksmith Shop Ad and Rural Services From Corydon
An agricultural town ad section highlights repairs at the Blacksmith Shop run by E. F. Kellems of Corridon Indiana offering wagon and garbage making, blacksmithing with a lathe, upholstering, painting and horse shoing. Frank W. Shireman promotes Baldwin pianos and Columbia Grafonolas and auto body work with a note about continued content on the fourth page.
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Baldwin Pianos
Player
Columbia
Frank Ww. Shireman
Corydon
Indiana
Corydon Republican Ad Highlights Local Implements dealer
The Corydon Republican advertises Fred Kost and Frank Self as Corydon, Indiana business men selling implements, seeds, fertilizers, wagons, and gasoline engines. They list exclusive agents for New Idea Spreader and other equipment and note their store location east of and opposite the Elevator. They invite readers to call.
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Kost & Becker
Corydon
Ind
New Idea
Maytaz
Ismerson
Buckeye
New Century
Jaynesville
Fred. Kost
Young Corydon teen runs magazine stand and agency
William W. Cook aged sixteen is described as one of Corydon's youngest business men. He operates as agent for leading magazines from his own stand and agency in Corydon Indiana offering subscriptions and various publications to patrons.
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William W. Cook
Corydan
Jie
Wilson FE. Cook
BUBLEVE AND SON Hardware and Lumber Dealers
Corydon Indiana firm Bubleve and Son lists a wide range of goods from firearms to lumber and hardware items including wash machines pumps churns cream separators and roofing supplies. The advertisement notes their location in Corydon Indiana.
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Bubleve & Son
Corydon
Indiana
Official keeps music business open during term
He runs a music dealing business throughout his official term, balancing duties while maintaining his storefront and client base as the calendar progresses.
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Isthu
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Ford
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William Sutter
Humphrey & Sappflr
Bouuia
Overland
Whlys and
Maxwell Autoalouiles
Lisa Givage
Pair Ground
Partners Savings and Pruest Company
Corydon National Bank Building
RIVE
Coryd’n
Alt
Miles
KF. T. Meles
Cial Institution
Corydon National Bank
United States
Bourrison
ELOUR
PFEED
Areaus
RAE Whee Miegs
Corydon Milling Company
Tavier & McColhint
Rosenburger’s
Garrison County
Rosenbakers
Hurst Hardware Company
Bardwarke Co
Inafiana
Life Insurance
Fu. O'Connor
Corydon, Indiana
First National Bank
W. PL Hult
Fef. G. Keller
Arthur B. Richert
Rose Keller
E. FE. Kellems
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